---
title: "Virtual Learning Environment - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000523996"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2017-12-21"
---

# Virtual Learning Environment - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000523996

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has successfully completed a tender process for the provision of a Virtual Learning Environment and associated support services, under the procurement category of educational goods. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £557,000. The contract was awarded to Blackboard International B.V., and the tender process was initiated on 3rd October 2017. The project is based in Aberdeen, UK, with contract services delivered to the specific region of UKM50.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education technology sector, particularly those specialising in learning management systems and digital support services. Potential suppliers who can provide innovative virtual learning solutions, along with robust customer support and integration services, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders like this one. Engaging with public sector education contracts can drive growth for firms looking to expand their presence within the academic sector.

## Notice

Virtual Learning Environment and support services. Direct call off from APUC Framework Agreement ref ITS1026AP

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Virtual Learning Environment software and support services provided to University of Aberdeen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304963 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £557,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBOARD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304963

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304963
  Virtual Learning Environment - University of Aberdeen - Virtual Learning Environment and support services. Direct call off from APUC Framework Agreement ref ITS1026AP

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523996

## Provenance

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